109+ Must-Know Workplace Diversity Statistics [2023] – RecruitingBlogs

Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) has become increasingly important to corporate culture. How diverse a company is speaks of its gender, racial, demographic, and cultural tolerance – all of which play into the employer brand, company culture, and employee experience.

We’ve aggregated the most recent and insightful workplace diversity statistics that, we believe, business leaders should be aware of in 2023. This snapshot of where the U.S. and global workforce stands regarding diversity will serve to point out where your organization can improve its DEI efforts.

In This Article

The Top 10 U.S. Workplace Diversity Statistics and Facts

Statistics that Show the Benefits of Diversity for Companies

Making a case for corporate diversity is best seen as a cautionary warning of what would happen if leadership ignores its importance to workers.

Statistics on Diversity in Corporate Leadership

It’s one thing to have a diverse workforce, but quite another to have diverse leadership. Organizations where workers can see their gender, race, orientation or culture represented in leadership trust the organization’s decision-making. These organizations are psychologically safe, and benefit from the various viewpoints diversity brings.

Important Statistics by Diversity Type

Statistics About Gender Diversity in the Workplace (International and U.S. based)

Statistics About Racial Diversity in the Workplace

Statistics About Religious Diversity in the Workplace

Despite having freedom of religion, the U.S. does struggle with religious intolerance.

Statistics About Cultural Diversity in the Workplace

Naturally, being from a different country means people have different backgrounds, views, and practices, even if they are of the same race, generation, and religion. Knowing the importance of diversity and tolerance, U.S. companies must be aware of how immigrant employees experience their working environment.

Statistics About Age and Generation Diversity in the Workplace

Generational diversity has immense benefits for a company. Age-diverse teams make better decisions than a uni-generational counterpart. This benefit stems from being able to tap into institutional experience, and current innovation.

Statistics About Political Diversity in the Workplace

Global Workforce Diversity Statistics

Why Workplace Diversity Matters

Statistics About How Workplace Diversity Affects Profitability

Statistics About How Workplace Diversity Affects Employee Experience

The Future of Workplace Diversity

Workplace Diversity Statistics by Industry

Workplace Diversity in Technology

Workplace Diversity in Healthcare

Workplace Diversity in Finance

Statistics on Diversity and Inclusion Efforts

HR Tech’s Place in Creating a Diverse Workplace

What can Employers Do to Improve Workplace Diversity?

Given the degree to which workers prioritize diversity, equity, and inclusion at work, companies risk hemorrhaging top talent and profits unless they prioritize it as well.

Luckily there are many tools available to aid in the task of creating a DEI-focused working environment.

With a sensible plan in place to action diversity and inclusion efforts, and treat employees with sensitivity, companies will not only improve the employee experience they offer, but also their employer brand and reputation as a modern, inclusive place to work.